Health Benefits and Uses of Apple Cider Vinegar

3. Controls blood sugar

The body naturally produces the hormone insulin to regulate the amount of sugar in the blood. Apple cider vinegar improves hormone sensitivity, so people who struggle with hormone resistance and prediabetes could benefit from taking a shot of apple cider vinegar with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stir one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar into a glass of water just before high-carb meals with starch. The ACV results in lower blood sugar spikes, likely because it affects enzymes that break carbs down into simple sugars and blocks the absorption of starch. If you don't have ACV on hand, other vinegars will do.